9 brunch in San Francisco, editor-picked for sunday brunch. The sunday brunch destinations editors return to. All brunch in San Francisco.
Zuni Cafe ★ 4.7
1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Hours: Tue to Sun 11:30 to 23:00
Zuni Cafe in San Francisco does the city's most enduring brunch: oysters at the marble counter, then the Judy Rodgers roast chicken from the wood oven.
Tip: Sit at the oyster bar for the first round; the roast chicken needs to be ordered immediately on arrival.
Foreign Cinema ★ 4.5
2534 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Hours: Sat and Sun 11:00 to 14:30
Foreign Cinema in San Francisco is the Mission's open-air courtyard brunch room from Gayle Pirie and John Clark, with oysters, brunch fried chicken and a film projected.
Tip: Book the courtyard, not the indoor room; sunny Saturday at 11:30 is the brunch slot to land.
Brenda's French Soul Food ★ 4.5
652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Hours: Wed to Sun 08:00 to 14:30
Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco runs a Polk Street Creole brunch counter, with crawfish beignets, shrimp and grits and a 60-minute weekend wait.
Tip: Arrive at 09:00 sharp or join the digital waitlist that opens at 08:30; lunch service takes the second wave.
Outerlands ★ 4.5
4001 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
Hours: Wed to Sun 09:00 to 15:00
Outerlands in San Francisco is the Outer Sunset cafe two blocks from the ocean, with house bread, eggs in jail and a steady fog-lifted brunch line at 11:00.
Tip: Bring a beanie; the door queue is exposed to ocean fog and the wait runs 40 minutes on weekends.
Plow ★ 4.4
1299 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Hours: Wed to Sun 08:00 to 14:00
Plow in San Francisco is the Potrero Hill brunch room with house lemon ricotta pancakes, a benedict programme, and the city's most lined-up Saturday breakfast.
Tip: Join the digital waitlist before you leave the house; the wait runs 60 to 90 minutes on weekends without it.
Tartine Manufactory ★ 4.4
595 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Hours: Daily 09:00 to 15:00
Tartine Manufactory in San Francisco runs a Mission brunch from a Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt bakery floor, with hot egg dishes and the morning bun.
Tip: The Manufactory cafe holds tables longer than the Guerrero original; both serve the same bake.
Souvla brunch ★ 4.3
517 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Hours: Sat and Sun 11:00 to 15:00
Souvla in San Francisco runs a weekend brunch on its spit-roasted lamb and pork, served on house yogurt with pita, and a frozen Greek yogurt to close.
Tip: Order ahead on the app and pick up; sit at Patricia's Green in Hayes Valley for the patio.
Mama's on Washington Square ★ 4.3
1701 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Hours: Tue to Sun 08:00 to 15:00
Mama's on Washington Square in San Francisco is the North Beach corner diner since 1965, with French toast on house brioche and the eggs Florentine the locals order.
Tip: Line forms at 08:30 on weekends; arrive at 08:00 sharp or after 13:30 to avoid an hour wait.
Marlowe ★ 4.3
500 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Hours: Sat and Sun 10:30 to 14:30
Marlowe in San Francisco runs a SoMa brunch with the Marlowe burger, a strong chilaquiles plate and a Bloody Mary that has been on the menu since 2010.
Tip: Bar seats are first-come; ask for the burger off the dinner menu, it is available at brunch.